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TL;DR: Gorilla Gel & Loctite Control dominate the hobby meta for ease and precision; Bob Smith Industries is the pro standard for viscosity variety; Tamiya is king for plastic welding; avoid original Gorilla expansion mess on minis; Army Painter weak for magnets; gels > thin liquids for gap-filling & control
TL;DR: thick non-runny gel formula; available in green packaging; shrinks while drying for clean seams; excellent for metal and plastic miniatures
TL;DR: thick non-runny gel formula; available in green packaging; shrinks while drying for clean seams; excellent for metal and plastic miniatures
TL;DR: precise squeeze bottle application; stays exactly where applied; black and blue container design; great for resin and metal parts
TL;DR: precise squeeze bottle application; stays exactly where applied; black and blue container design; great for resin and metal parts
TL;DR: medium viscosity for versatile use; green bottle standard; sets in seconds; compatible with accelerator sprays
TL;DR: medium viscosity for versatile use; green bottle standard; sets in seconds; compatible with accelerator sprays
TL;DR: highly regarded hobby standard; various viscosity options available; odorless variants prevent fogging; excellent value in larger bottles
TL;DR: highly regarded hobby standard; various viscosity options available; odorless variants prevent fogging; excellent value in larger bottles
TL;DR: permanent industrial strength bond; remains flexible after curing; requires 24 hour set time; cost-effective larger tubes
TL;DR: permanent industrial strength bond; remains flexible after curing; requires 24 hour set time; cost-effective larger tubes
TL;DR: high quality with multiple precision tips; black medium variant for gap filling; medium viscosity for easy workflow; available in professional packs
TL;DR: high quality with multiple precision tips; black medium variant for gap filling; medium viscosity for easy workflow; available in professional packs
all are disposable, consensus is buy cheap & replace (OXO, Tramontina, T-Fal); premium brands a pricey gamble on durability; proper care is crucial but coatings eventually fail; many just switch to cast iron or carbon steel instead
Cuisinart freezer bowls to start ; compressors for convenience; Lello is the BIFL endgame; Ninja Creami for protein/healthy options
overall consensus is a battle between reliability and price; Philips Hue is the gold standard but expensive; Lutron Caseta dominates switches; IKEA Tradfri is the best budget Zigbee option; enthusiasts prefer feature-rich switches like Inovelli and Zooz; WiFi bulbs like Kasa are cheap but can be unreliable
Encore/ESP reliable entry, Ode 2 filter fave, DF series value flats; Niche Zero workflow champ, Eureka quiet workhorse; hand grinders beat budget electrics, diminishing returns past ~$500
Victorinox Fibrox dominates value tier; German knives forgiving and BIFL; Japanese sharper but need care; skip sets buy individual; learning to sharpen matters most
Masterbuilt/Electric models are easy to use; WSM/Kamado offer better flavor, durability, and versatility; offsets require much more work for max smoke; pellet grills provide convenience, but may sacrifice smoke depth.
